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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that

A
John had killed the wolf
B
the money was just sufficient
C
the situation was just desperate
D
john spent money lavishly
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22

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was

A
offered a pair of boots
B
promoted
C
sacked
D
sent to buy boots
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23

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he

A
has been suffering alot
B
lost his pair of shoes
C
has forgotten about his relatives
D
has been trying to get used to his new situation
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24

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to

A
tolerate her behaviour
B
understand her behaviour
C
determine her behaviour
D
consider her behaviour
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25

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops

A
has reached a critical stage
B
killed a lot of rebels
C
were ready for peace
D
defended their territory bravely
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26

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he

A
suddenly fell ill
B
became nervous
C
lost his imagination
D
reject the offer
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27

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to

A
keep his plans secret
B
change his mind
C
control himself
D
keep the matter to himself
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28

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has

A
gone oversees
B
gone mad
C
lost his job
D
been very ill
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29

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man

A
wanted to avoid disgrace
B
did not want to be slapped
C
wanted to preserve his looks
D
did not want to be a debtor
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30

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Modou is endowed with a great potential.

A
enlightened
B
provided
C
gifted
D
inspired
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